wipe off that winter dust

MARCH 2015 • VOL 43, ISSUE 03
A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF
INLAND EMPIRE CHAPTER • EST. 1972
THE SPOKANE MODEL T FORD CLUB
IN THIS ISSUE:
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Message from Club Prez
Model T Trivia
The LaBelle & McSweeney Projects
Upcoming Events Calendar
Recipe of the Month
Model T Poem
The Funny Page
Crank 'Er Up!
w i p e o f f t h at w i n t e r d u s t
SPOKANE MODEL T FORD CLUB • EST. 1972 • VOLUME 43, ISSUE 03 • MARCH 2015
General
Club Info
President
Rick Carnegie
509-928-7119
Vice President
Daryl Skomer
509-209-3643
Secretary
Ed Hope
509-570-8333
Treasurer
Betty Patterson
509-214-9522
Committee
Lead Person(s)
Contact
Please direct club
correspondence to the
club mailing address:
IEMTFCA
PO Box 11708
Spokane Valley, WA
99211-1708
Charity Committee
Jillian Robison
509-701-0983
Banquet for 2015
Steve & Julie Heid
509-928-0215
Email / Mailing / Roster /
Membership / Printing
Jim Patterson
509-214-9522
Entertainment / Programs
Tom Carnegie
509-922-1805
Newsletter Editor / Design
Jeff & Tammy Hipp
fenderchatter@gmail.com
Dues
Greeting Committee
Mike Stormo
509-725-4531
Library
Gene Kicha
509-926-4872
Nametags & Patches
Steve & Julie Heid
509-928-0215
Photographer
Jillian Robison
509-701-0983
Refreshments
Candy Burgess
509-924-0898
Roster Cover / Editor /
Publisher
Glen Whiteley &
Jim Patterson
509-926-4872
509-214-9522
Safety / Seminars
Mike Robison
509-844-5900
Scrapbooks / Photo Album
Roy Moffit
509-449-6305
Sunshine Report
Susie Carnegie
509-922-1805
Swap Meet
Daryl Skomer
509-209-3643
Tours
Mike Robison &
Hal Moffit
509-844-5900
509-924-9161
Webmaster/Facebook
Mike Robison
spokanemodeltclub.com
 Inland Empire Model T Club
Correspondence
The yearly dues are $20 per
year from an individual or
family and due by January
31st of each year. Please
renew your membership
or join the club as a new
member. We look forward to
seeing you.
Submissions
All items to be published are
due before the 20th of the
month. Please send photos,
articles and anything
else for the newsletter to
fenderchatter@gmail.com
National Clubs
We are a chapter of the
MTFCA and also the MTFCI
On the Cover:
The 2013 Train Tour, thru
Millwood, WA
—Photo by Jillian Robison
A Message from our Club President:
Reading through my latest issue of the Vintage Ford magazine there was a
reprint of Volume 1 Number 1. In it the founders laid out some of their ideals for
the new club, a couple of which were to promote 'active touring chapters.' With
a marked lack of winter this year, one member, who will remain anonymous,
said everybody wants everything done now that they usually put off until April.
So now is the time to get those T's ready to tour, if they aren't already. Then, we
need some place to go, so think of places, events, etc. that might be of interest,
and let us know so we can make it happen. See you down the road!
— Rick Carnegie, Club President
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SPOKANE MODEL T FORD CLUB • EST. 1972 • VOLUME 43, ISSUE 03 • MARCH 2015
Minutes from the Last Club Meeting
February 6, 2015
No minutes for January due to the Banquet.
Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. by our new President
Rick Carnegie.
Welcoming Committee:
Joe introduced Steve LaBelle and Larry Seemann. Larry
is here tonight to talk about creating a local car museum.
Secretary's Report:
We received a letter from the Model T Ford Cub of America,
thanking us for our $200 donation.
Motion to approve the minutes as written in the "Fender
Chatter." Motion seconded and passed.
Treasurer's Report:
Betty presented her treasurer's report. $232 was paid to
the Post Office. Motion was made and seconded to accept
report. Motion passed.
Guest Speaker:
Larry Seemann took the floor to share his vision of an
"Inland Northwest Classic Car Museum." Larry has been
restoring Model A Fords for 19 years and is enthusiastic
about the car club community. "Our area needs a place to
show off our many Classic and Collector Cars, as well as a
place to hold car oriented activities such as car shows and
swap meets. This area has many fine car clubs of every
description. Working together we can establish a facility
that we can be proud of and that will not only allow us to
show off our cars but will draw people to our community
from all over the Northwest - helping our economy and our
business community." If you agree with Larry and would
like to help out, or have suggestions, contact him at lrs.
overland@gmail.com or (509) 928-0188.
Committee Reports:
Upcoming Tours/Events:
We are looking for a "Tour Chairman."
Norma announced that she and Larry will host "Game
Night." February 22nd at 5:00. Plan on finger food.
Also at the Skidmore's, Sunday May 3rd Safe T inspections.
Potluck.
Also in May, Sunday May 2nd, will be the Car b' que and
blood drive at the Opportunity Church on Pines.
Webmaster: Mike Robison.
Mike thanks Jeff for helping out.
Email/Roster/Membership: Jim Patterson.
"Is everybody getting their emailed newsletter?" If you
didn't get a calendar, contact Jillian.
Library: Gene.
"The library increases in size every month."
Sunshine: Susie C.
"Everybody's healthy."
(continued Pg 6)
photo by Eric Hutchinson
Monthly Meetings
The monthly meeting begins at 7:30 PM on the 1st Friday of each month at the
Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 North Pines, Spokane Valley, WA.
The next regular club meeting is March 6, 2015.
You are welcome to join other T Club members for pre-meeting dinner 5:30-6:00 PM at Conley’s Restaurant next to
the White Elephant just east of Pines at 12622 E. Sprague in the Valley. We Hope to see you there!
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SPOKANE MODEL T FORD CLUB • EST. 1972 • VOLUME 43, ISSUE 03 • MARCH 2015
Club & Model T Related Events
Club Events Calendar
Candy’s Cookie Corner
Mar 6 Spokane T Club meeting
Mar 14-15 35th Almost Spring Swap Meet - Puyallup
March Gene Kicha,
Julie Heid
Mar 21 Sunnyside High 2015 senior class car show
fundraiser - Sunnyside, WA. http://shs.carshow.angelfire.com
April Diana Barr
Mar 27-29 Garden Grove (Anaheim), CA - “FOLLOW
THE GOLDEN BRICK ROAD” MTFCA GOLDEN
ANNIVERSARY & 50th ANNUAL MEETING. Hosted by
the Orange County Model T Ford Club. Journey through
50 fabulous years of the Model T Ford Club of America!
Sunshine Report
• A sympathy card has been sent
to the Craig Nelson family.
Apr 3 Spokane T Club meeting
Any new updates will be announced
at the next meeting ~Susie~
Apr 10-12 50th Annual Portland Swap Meet
May 1 Spokane T Club meeting
May 2 Marymount Model T Driver’s Ed: at LeMay Car
Collection, Tacoma lemaymarymount.org/marymountdrivers-ed-class-ford-model-t/
May 17 Annual Club T Safety Inspection - Skidmore's 9am
June 6 MTFCA Model T Homecoming 2015 - Hundreds
of unique collectibles, dozens of Model Ts on display,
a swap meet, and freebies - at the MTFCA Model T
Museum in Richmond, IN
http://www.modeltfordclubofamerica.com/homecoming
Tuesday Nights
at the Ranch
Come on out on Tuesday evenings around 4:30 pm
with your T parts that need to be worked on. Also
join us before-hand for dinner at McDonalds.
antiqueautoranch.com
July 10-12 44th Annual Spokane Swap Meet
More info on Spokane Model T Club wesbite:
spokanemodletclub.com
July 12-17 MTFCA’s National Tour celebrating the
MTFCA’s 50th year. Hosted by the Foothills Model T
Club of Calgary - Cochrane, Alberta, CANADA.
http://mtfca50.com
And available on
 Facebook: Inland Empire Model T Club
Model T Trivia
Did You Know?
Model T engines continued to be produced until 1941.
They were without serial numbers - the owner was to
punch in and use the numbers from the old engine he
was replacing (as this was the car VIN in those days).
Tours and Activity Reports
Tours may be arranged at the last minute so check
the club website Calendar of Events for the latest
activities at spokanemodeltclub.com or our
Facebook page
 Inland Empire Model T Club
Contact Gene Kicha or Jim Patterson for tours
Facebook "Like Us" Drive
Inland Empire Model T Club
How many fans can we get?
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SPOKANE MODEL T FORD CLUB • EST. 1972 • VOLUME 43, ISSUE 03 • MARCH 2015
Seen, Heard and Shared
The McSweeney Project Update
The Steve LaBelle Project
Greetings to all,
After many many hours of hard work, redesigning &
manufacturing parts & now I have a 1927 Model "T" Ford
Speedster all road ready with insurance & license for
Washington State.
My Son Steve spent many hours & days helping me and
lately His Son, Shawn was very active on the Speedster.
I took the first country road trip today & to celebrate I asked
Shawn to ride along and Steve to follow in case we had
some unknown problem that would need Steve with his
tools.
I'm attaching some pictures that were taken.
— Allen McSweeney, from Model "T" FORD Country
In memory of Don LaBelle, Steve LaBelle & Joe Swanson
are working on putting the '17 Model T together that
was purchased several years ago. Antique Auto Ranch
Tuesday nights have been very helpful. Thank you too,
Mark Hutchinson! — submitted by Diane Swanson
Newsletter
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SPOKANE MODEL T FORD CLUB • EST. 1972 • VOLUME 43, ISSUE 03 • MARCH 2015
Seen, Heard and Shared (cont.)
February Meeting Minutes
continued:
Fender Chatter: Jeff and Tammy Hipp.
Jeff is asking that if you have something, send it in. Be
sure to take photos on tours and send them in. Asking for
any ideas.
New Business:
2015 INCCC Scholarship applications are available. They
need to be postmarked on or before April 1. If you have
questions, call Susan Freund at (509) 226-9911
Banquet:
Steve Heid reported on the Banquet. People liked the slide
show. The attendance was down a bit, probably because
of the weather, and Seahawks championship game.
Members thanked and applauded Steve for a job well
done.
Winner of the drawings:
Steve LaBelle
Bill Barr
Adjourned, 8:27 P.M.
Submitted by Ed Hope, Secretary
T Club Recipe of the Month
***SWEET LAYERS***
Need an ice cream fix to get you by until our next
T Tour? Sweet Layers will see you through.
SPECIAL REQUEST FOR CARS:
In pan size of your choice, layer the following:
Hello Jim,
#1 Ice cream sandwiches
#2 Ice cream, your favorite (let stand at room temp.
until soft to spread over layer #1)
#3 Fudge topping
#4 Caramel topping
#5 Cool Whip
#6 Fudge topping
#7 Heath candy bar bits and/or nuts
Repeat layers according to pan size.
I would like to recreate a photo of cars in front of our 1901
Historic Church in Rathdrum, Idaho.
Also in the historic town of Rathdrum.
Wanted, oldest cars in the area, Other cars of each of the next
years. 114 cars max. One for each year. I don't know if they
will fill all the streets. But we would like them to line up by car
and building dates.
I have never done this kind of event before. Can you give
suggestions and/or help?
Are there others in/Around
Rathdrum to do/help in such of an event?
Trouble Maker,
Ron Benne
ENJOY! —Susie Carnegie
Have a recipe you want to share? Email us...
fenderchatter@gmail.com
mailto:BenneRon@aol.com
This would be a great a Historic event.
What would be the best time for the event? Is this one year,
two year planning?
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SPOKANE MODEL T FORD CLUB • EST. 1972 • VOLUME 43, ISSUE 03 • MARCH 2015
For Sale • Wanted • Services
When available, photos with these ads will be posted to our Club website
spokanemodeltclub.com/for-sale.php
Wanted: Large Ruckstell ball bearing, Any condition.
Mike Robison 509-844-5900
For Sale: Beautiful 1917 Touring - has been kept in a
barn in Hagerman, Idaho. Frame off restoration 8 years
ago, was in good running order when parked 3 yrs ago.
Asking $13.000. Owner is 88 and has decided to sell off
some of his treasures. Call Mark 208-941-4690.
For Sale: 1930 Deluxe Delivery Model A Ford, $29,000.
Could deliver. Thanks, Mike Cuffe 1-406-293-1247
For Sale: Tudor - all in pieces, disassembled. The
drive train has been restored frame, steering link, engine,
transmission ,differential, by a retired mechanic that has
since passed away. There is a new roof complete with
wood ribs and cover that comes with it. All body work
needs doing some parts can be restored others replaced.
The car is restorable to original. I have done some work
on it but my interests are in aviation. I will be honest and
tell you I paid $2700.00 for it and would like the same out
it. Coaldale, AB 1-403-345-4834 email donrob1@shaw.ca
For Sale: George Dilley’s 1919 Model T roadster
pickup. Restored vehicle that has been described as
Best in Class at numerous events around southern Idaho.
There is also a high profile cargo trailer, 16 foot (George
paid $5,000.00 for the trailer new.) The package deal
for both the 1919 T and trailer would be $9,000.00. Call
208-816-6662 and ask for Kent. (George’s son-in-law).
Membership Application
If you have already renewed for this year, please pass
this form to someone who also shares our interest of the
Model T Ford.
Due Jan 31 of each year, or join as a new member now,
please complete this form and bring to the next meeting,
or mail with your dues of $20.00 to:
IEMTFCA - Dues
PO Box 11708
Spokane Valley, WA
99211-1708
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SPOKANE MODEL T FORD CLUB • EST. 1972 • VOLUME 43, ISSUE 03 • MARCH 2015
Model T Fords
A poem on the MTFCA website
I AM A MODEL T
Many years ago when, I, a Model T, was born,
All the bigger cars would look at me with scorn.
My birthday was on May eleven,
The last year of the “T”, nineteen twenty-seven.
The name of the man who made me was Henry Ford.
I was a little car that most people could afford.
I was very tinny, therefore, I was nicknamed “Tin Lizzie”.
I showed them all that I could go so fast they’d get dizzy.
Once I was at the bottom of the class,
Put together with hay wire, tin, and not much glass.
A car people would love but sometimes cuss.
For decades people told stories about me, and still do discuss.
Soon it became so hot, I wondered if I had any part left or not.
When I was as warm as toast, “I’ll start you with one crank, he
did boast.
As he picked himself off of the ground,
Red faced, he looked all around.
Because you see, you don’t just turn on the key.
There’s a certain procedure to follow when starting a model “T”.
Most important was to push the lever called spark.
Then pull down the throttle, and set the had lever to park.
Open the carburetor one full turn,
Because I need some extra gas to burn.
Go up front and pull on my choke.
Do all this and maybe your arm won’t get broke.
Gently grab the crank like you might be milking a bull,
And-oh,oh so gently give a little pull
Smeetimes I’d satart and sometimes I wouldn’t.
People would always for me clap and cheer,
The underdog, who always brought up the rear.
Although Whippetts, Hupmobiles, Essexs, and Packards
sneered,
In the end I was one to be feared.
He would fly into a rage and spin the crank like a fool,
And most people knew that, then, I’d kick like a mule.
He would swear and jump all about,
I’d smile because I could not hear what he would shout.
It gives me great pride today to see,
All these other companies are but a memory.
Although Henry died a long time ago in fame,
My descendants proudly wear his name,
I’m glad that thoughtful Henry, my creator,
Had not put ears on my radiator.
I would let my engine start just to save his sanity,
The air would be pretty blue with all of his profanity.
For it was the lowly Model “T”
That kept a “Ford in Your Future”.
Oh, I was so proud of my accessories,
Wire Wheel, electric lights, and a starter, if you please.
The day came when I became very old and slow,
Because they had bought a new Ford V-8, so long and so low.
‘Twas with sadness they shoved me in an old barn to sit and
dream,
Sad, because I once hauled all for their children, eggs, milk and
cream.
There was no heater available to me,
Sand air conditioning I always had, you see.
Even thought I haven’t heard of air conditioning yet,
People could open up a window if they did sweat.
A young farmer came to town and purchased me,
Without a lesson he drove me down the street with glee.
Proudly straight to the saloon,
And most drove me right into the room.
After a drink to celebrate his prize,
He remembered someone special to surprise.
Homeward bound he flew to show his honey,
What he had bought with his hard-earned money.
He picked her up and they went a dance,
Both their heads were filled with romance.
He put the top down; there was a bright sky,
Still excited about the new toy he did buy.
The stars were bright. There was a full moon,
Soon into his arms she did swoon.
Sitting under the spreading chestnut trees,
They learned a bit about the birds and the bees.
He promised her his true love forever,
Whispering to me, “I won’t forget you either, no, not ever.
They were married that fall.
I looked the sharpest of them all.
Proudly they took me on their honeymoon,
But it was so lonesome when they spent time in their room.
Their lover for each other was the warmest yet,
In time many children they did beget.
On cold winter days my owner would step off of the porch,
In his hand he held a large blazing torch,
Which he slid under my cold, cold, belly,
To warm up my engine oil, it was like jelly.
In the dark barn my thoughts and gathering dust,
I rested thirty some years and started to rust.
One day the door slid open. There was a stranger.
Grandpa Clayton entered and stood by the manger.
He said he didn’t want to buy just any old car,
He wanted me because I had gone so very far.
He promised me I’d be like new again,
People would look at me and remember way back then
I heard him quietly say, “Valuable will be this ”T”.
As all the memories it will stir in me.
He hauled me home and with care
Took me all apart and started to repair.
Gray paint, new tires, upholstery, and a big box of parts,
He and his sons worked on me with loving hands and hearts.
They had a plan you see. It was no charade.
They wanted to finish in time for the bicentennial parade.
Yes, although we loved each other secretly,
Truly, it was the grandchildren who became my social security.
Short trips for them are a delight.
The laughter and screaming is a delight.
For whenever Grandpa Clayton wants to go in style,
He’ll drive me instead of the newer vintage pile.
Some parades, going for ice cream cones, and to threshing
bees,
Yes, even to the nursing home. Some elderly ladies I did please.
As I carried them off to church to have communion,
They counted the days until that heavenly reunion.
And s they gazed at my old Model “T” body perfected,
They prayed, “Dear Lord, we, too, want too be resurrected.
By Clayton Engelstad July 10,1994
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SPOKANE MODEL T FORD CLUB • EST. 1972 • VOLUME 43, ISSUE 03 • MARCH 2015
The Funny Page
We may need to make one of these signs for some of our tours!
Photo posted by Mike Copperthite in the Model T Ford Club of Facebook
Two-Legged T photo courtesy The Old Motor
- learn more here: theoldmotor.com/?p=136752
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IEMTFCA
PO Box 11708
Spokane Valley, WA 99211-1708
Mark & Janice Hutchinson enjoying the sunshine - Donald Carnegie's 2011 Palouse Train Tour
SPOKANE MODEL T FORD CLUB • EST. 1972 • VOLUME 43, ISSUE 03 • MARCH 2015
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